ANO Leads Czech Parliamentary Election Polls

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Recent surveys reveal that the ANO party is leading with 34.4% of the votes, which would secure them 95 seats in parliament. The Spolu coalition is in second place with 18.1% and 46 seats. STAN ranks third with 9.9% and 22 seats. The Pirate Party and SPD also gain seats. Other parties are struggling with the threshold for entering parliament.

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Question 1: Which party is leading in the Czech parliamentary election polls?

The party ANO is leading in the Czech parliamentary election polls.

Question 2: How many seats would the coalition Spolu get according to the polls?

The coalition Spolu would get 46 seats according to the polls.

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▌20/01/2025

The latest surveys conducted for the Czech parliamentary elections indicate a strong lead for the opposition party, ANO, which would secure a commanding 34.4% of the vote, translating to 95 seats in the parliament, according to a STEM poll for CNN Prima News. The poll reflects a solidified position for ANO, which is consistently leading in these surveys.

The second place would go to the coalition Spolu—a partnership comprising the Civic Democrats (ODS), Christian Democrats (KDU-ČSL), and the TOP 09 party—with 18.1% of votes, which is expected to secure them 46 seats. Meanwhile, STAN (Mayors and Independents) captures the third spot with 9.9%, translating into 22 parliamentary seats.

Additional parties surpassing the critical 5% threshold to enter parliament include the Pirates and the Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD). The Pirates are projected to win 19 seats with 7.3% of the votes, whereas SPD might achieve 18 seats with 8.2% of votes. This distribution of seats indicates the significance of regional strength, with the Pirates performing strongly in more populous areas unlike SPD which relies on certain less populous regions.

ANO Leads Czech Parliamentary Election Polls (Illustration)

Notably, parties like Stačilo! and the Motorists linger just below the entry threshold with 4.9% each, potentially unable to secure any parliamentary representation. This result would further consolidate ANO's influence in the parliamentary structure.

This preference for ANO is underscored by party leader Andrej Babiš, who expressed his intent to campaign actively as the party's candidate for Prime Minister. Babiš also remarked on the strategic benefit of having more opposition figures, such as the Motorists, gain representation. However, he praised the previous cooperation with the Social Democrats (SOCDEM), the ANO’s partner in a former ruling coalition.

Another survey by Median similarly highlighted ANO's lead, with a predicted 33.5% share, indicating consistent support. Median estimates alternative scenarios, where STAN might surpass ODS without the influence of coalition arrangements. This presents an encompassing challenge for opposition parties aiming to rival ANO's established lead.

The data suggests that voter turnout remains around 61%, slightly decreasing from the 65.43% recorded in the 2021 elections. These figures provide a snapshot of voter inclinations in the Czech Republic ahead of scheduled parliamentary elections.

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